Remapping the Illegitimate Border (Countering the Legacy of the War of 1812 and the Treaty of Ghent), an installation piece by artist Dylan Miner in collaboration with Indigenous and Latino Youth of Waawayeyaattanong, the Autonomous Windsor-Detroit Borderlands, at the Art Gallery of Windsor during the Border Cultures: Part One (homes, land) exhibition. (Photo: Frank Piccolo)

Itah Sadu from A Different Booklist, an independent bookstore and literary cultural destination in Toronto, receives the 2016 Premier's Award for Excellence in the Arts (Arts Organization Award). (Photo: Sonia Cacoilo)

Supporting market development for Ontario dance artists and dance companies

Are you a dance artist or a dance company looking to build your provincial, national or international profile?

The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) has launched a new pilot program called Market Development Travel: Dance. This program supports travel for the purpose of promoting artistic work and developing relationships with arts presenters in Ontario, Canada and abroad.

Who can apply?

Ontario-resident professional dance artists.

Incorporated, not-for-profit, Ontario-based dance organizations.

Collectives of professional dance artists and/or arts professionals with expertise in dance.

What kinds of events can I travel to with this grant?

You can use this grant to attend the following types of events (as long as there will be relevant arts presenters or programmers in attendance):

Performing arts showcases and festivals.

Networking events, conferences and symposia.

What kinds of expenses does this grant cover?

Travel expenses (e.g. transportation, accommodations, per diems).

Event registration costs.

Promotional materials.

It sounds like my activity is eligible! When can I apply?

Applications for this program are now open, and will be accepted at any time, until the program budget is spent. There is no set deadline for this program.

You must apply at least four weeks before the beginning of the event you are travelling to.

How do I apply?

Are you a Northern Ontario–based artist, arts organization or collective looking to build your provincial, national or international profile?

The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) has launched a new pilot program called Market Development Travel: Northern Arts. This program supports travel for the purpose of promoting artistic work and developing relationships with arts presenters in Ontario, Canada and abroad.

During this pilot, the program will be open only to Northern Ontario artists, arts organizations and collectives. “Northern Ontario” refers to the Far North, Northwest, and Northeast regions of the province, according to this map. It includes the Manitoulin, Parry Sound and Nipissing districts and all regions north of these districts.

Who can apply?

Professional artists who reside in Northern Ontario for at least eight months of the year.

For more than 50 years, the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) has played a vital role in promoting and assisting the development of the arts for the enjoyment and benefit of Ontarians. In 2016-17, OAC funded 1,657 individual artists and 1,098 organizations in 212 communities across Ontario for a total of $50.8 million.